Surface analysis of sheet molded composite (SMC) material as related to adhesion

The surface chemical properties of Sheet Molded Composite (SMC) materials, formulated to contain polyester binder, calcium carbonate filler, and glass fibers, have been investigated with emphasis on how the surface properties are related to adhesion. These surface properties, relative elemental conc...

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Main Author: Burtoff, Chuck
Other Authors: Chemistry
Format: Others
Published: Virginia Tech 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/45755
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-11152013-040504/